Archdiocesan Online Grief Groups and Prayer Partner Support

The Archdiocese is offering two wonderful resources for parishioners who are struggling during this time of pandemic.  Have you lost a loved one?  You can join on online grief support group.  Would you like to pray with another person?  We have someone with whom you can pray. 

Archdiocese of Chicago’s Online Grief Groups
Each online grief group consists of a small group of adults (18 years of age or older) who have lost a family member or a friend. In the absence of our usual in-person parish life, our online grief groups are places to share stories and feelings with others who have also experienced loss. Our online grief group facilitators are not counselors and do not give advice, but they will be present to listen and to guide each grief group in prayer and discussion. As Jesus comforted Martha and Mary after the death of their brother, Lazarus, a grief group is a place of comfort in our tradition. If you have experienced loss and are interested in joining us, please sign up here.

Additional Resources:
National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline: 800.950.6264
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800.273.8255
GetHelp@catholiccharities.net 
Catholic Charities Cook County: 312.655.7700
Catholic Charities Lake County: 847.782.4000
Catholic Charities Counseling Support Line: 312.948.6951

Need Someone to Pray With?
Providing a Light in the Darkness:  Prayer can help to strengthen our bonds with one another and with God, regardless of our faith identities. By turning to prayer, we call forth a light in the darkness.

Who we are: Volunteers from across the Archdiocese of Chicago who feel called to accompany anyone feeling the need to pray during this time of uncertainty and isolation.

What we offer: A phone line staffed from 9am to 9pm daily, as well as 24-hour voicemail & e-mail connections. Our prayer partners are here to pray with you — opening our hearts to God, asking for his blessings and peace.

WE ARE AVAILABLE AT 312.741.3388
BY EMAIL: PRAYWITHME@CALLEDTOPRAYER.ORG
ESPAÑOL: REZACONMIGO@CALLEDTOPRAYER.ORG
POLSKI: POMODLSIEZEMNA@CALLEDTOPRAYER.ORG